[nfbwatlk] Update on Norm Larkin

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I have used both a white cane and a support cane, one in each hand.  The 
problem would be if he has to use the support cane in his right hand and 
would need to learn to do the white cane left-handed.
Thanks
Lauren
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kay Burrows" <theladykathryn4one at juno.com>
To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Update on Norm Larkin


> While I do not know Mr. Larkin, I do know what it is like to have to use a
> support cane and a long white cane.  It can be annoying  as it makes 
> caring
> things very difficult, forget coffee or anything liquid that is not 
> tightly
> capped, the frustration is not worth the risk of falling or losing rehab
> ground from tired and over used muscles.  I know that my support cane has
> kept me from falling many times.  I truly know the meaning of the old
> saying: pride goeth before the fall.  It is not that hard to use the 
> support
> cane when you need it and it will extend ones' stamina.  It is well worth
> using when you need it.  Good luck and remember that living well is
> sometimes the best revenge of all.
>
> KB
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Robert Sellers
> Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 7:41 PM
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> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Update on Norm Larkin
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> Norm has 17 days remaining in the convalescence home and then he can 
> return
> to his own apartmen. He is slowly learning to use a walker. It will be
> sometime before he will be able to put much weight on his left leg. After
> the walker, he will need to use a support cane.  It will take some doing 
> to
> use a support cane and a white cane at the same time. He still has a long
> rehab time ahead of him.
>
>
>
> His current contact phone number is: 360.713.0931
>
>
>
> Bob Sellers
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